Nelson Cavaquinho

    Nelson Cavaquinho

    October 29, 1911 (113 years old) in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Nelson Antônio da Silva (October 29, 1911 – February 18, 1986), better known by the stage name Nelson Cavaquinho, was one of the most important singer/composers of samba. He is usually seen as a representative of the tragic aspects of samba thematics, with many songs about death and hopelessness. He was a prominent figure of samba school Estação Primeira de Mangueira.

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    Andança: Os Encontros e as Memórias de Beth CarvalhoAndança: Os Encontros e as Memórias de Beth Carvalho
    Memórias do Grupo OpiniãoMemórias do Grupo Opinião
    O CasalO Casal
    Muito PrazerMuito Prazer
    Nelson CavaquinhoNelson Cavaquinho

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